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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,605.36, 71,230.52 and 33,703.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,605.36, 71,230.52 and 33,703.15 is: 46,520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,605.36 : 71,230.52 = 33,703.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,605.36/71,230.52 = 33,703.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,605.36x = 71,230.52 × 33,703.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,605.36x = 2,400,692,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,692,375.47/51,605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,520.21

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